The Puppet Company, the family-run world leader in puppets and soft toys is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Sales Manager, as the brand welcomes Nicola Mawby to its team.
With a strong passion for the toy and gift industry, Nicola has worked with several leading brands during her 20+ year career. In her most recent role as National Account Manager at Warmies, Nicola established a wealth of knowledge and nurtured a number of long-lasting relationships with key contacts at both independent and multiple retail accounts, making her the perfect candidate.
Speaking about her new role, Nicola said: "I have admired The Puppet Company for many years, so joining the team is a real coup for me. It's a lovely business with great brand recognition and two fantastic brands – The Puppet Company and Wilberry Toys.
Posted: 27 October 2025
Fintech Miconex has launched its 2025 national festive campaign, The BIG Christmas Giveback, as part of its ongoing commitment to powering local communities.
Running across its network of over 100 Town & City Gift Card programmes, the BIG Christmas Giveback asks for nominations for people or organisations who have a positive impact on their community.
The person or organisation with the most nominations will win a £1000 Town & City Gift Card of their choice, with one person who nominated them winning a £500 Town & City Gift Card. Miconex is running similar competitions in Ireland, the USA and Canada.
Over £45 million has been spent through Miconex's local gift cards to date, with over 20,000 businesses participating, and 2025 sales up 115% year on year.
Posted: 20 October 2025
St Eval Founder, Sarah Young-Jamieson, has been named in LDC & The Times's Top 50 Ones to Watch list.
This prestigious listing highlights the UK's most ambitious business leaders and recognises the impact and vision behind the brand's success.
The timely and exciting development comes as the company marks its 30th anniversary. What began as an unusual farm diversification project has grown into a £7.5m, values-led business employing over 70 people and exporting internationally.
The Top 50 Ones to Watch is in its eighth year and celebrates the drive and ambition of Britain's best and brightest entrepreneurs.
With almost 700 nominations this year, St Eval is incredibly proud that Sarah has made it onto the final list.
Posted: 14 October 2025
Leading UK partyware and greeting card wholesaler, Tiger Feet, has appointed Leeds-based digital agency Wolfenden to drive a bold new digital marketing strategy, marking the next stage of growth for one of the industry's most established players.
Founded in 1984 as Budget Greeting Cards Ltd, Tiger Feet has grown to become one of the UK and Ireland's most prominent wholesalers in greeting cards, balloons, and partyware, operating a vast network of eight wholesale branches and an expansive e-commerce platform.
The brand has consistently evolved to stay ahead of retail trends, most recently acquiring Paul White Ltd and Tiger Feet Party Ltd further reinforcing its dominant position in the wholesale market.
Posted: 13 October 2025